Documentary HackBlack and British: A Forgotten HistoryBy David Olusoga
In a Nutshell
In this 2016 BBC documentary, British historian David Olusoga sheds light on the history of Black people in Britain and explores the long relationship between the country and people whose origins lie in Africa.
Favorite Quote
Black people still face many disadvantages… but there is one barrier … that we have largely overcome, and that's because there are few people these days who question the idea that it is possible to be both black and British.
David Olusoga
Introduction
Did you know that the history of Black people in Britain goes back nearly 2,000 years?
From Black Roman soldiers stationed in Cumbria to white British slave traders stationed in Sierra Leone, there are many Black and British histories that have commonly been neglected.
Black and British: A Forgotten History is a 2016 BBC documentary from British historian and broadcaster David Olusoga, accompanying his book of the same name.
Throughout the four episodes, Olusoga speaks to experts and individuals from around the world to explore the many shared histories of Britain, Black Britons, and people whose origin lies in Africa.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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